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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.47, 637.02 and 150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.47, 637.02 and 150.60 is: 226.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.47 : 637.02 = 150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.47/637.02 = 150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.47x = 637.02 × 150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.47x = 95,935.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,935.21/424.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.01

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